She’s come out with some outrageous, unusual and downright weird costumes during her meteoric rise to fame so far – but could it be that Lady Gaga is finally cracking up when it comes to her wardrobe?

The pop star was snapped leaving her hotel in Los Angeles in what can only be described as a top that looked like a dehydrated desert.

You know those pics of the Sahara with all the cracks running along due to the lack of rain? Take a close look at Gaga’s top – uncanny huh?

We’re not sure what statement she was trying to make with it – save the world’s deserts, maybe – but it wasn’t just the design that raised eyebrows.

It was rather frumpy for the singer who thinks nothing of stripping off here and there and very publicly, but this high-necked top covered her arms and she teamed it with plain black trousers and silver heeled sandals.

Is that really you in there, Gaga?

(Photo: Splash News)

But phew, big sigh of relief and all that, because later that night, the meat-wearing pop star that we know and love – and now recognise – was seen walking back to the Chateau-Marmont along Sunset Boulevard in a short black studded leather dress.

With her long black hair loose around her shoulders and with her eyes hidden behind John Lennon-style round sunglasses, she happily ambled along the street, stopping to chat to fans and sign autogtaphs.

Gaga is not in the city for long – she will be jetting off to New York later for an appearance on Good Morning America tomorrow morning where she will debut the music video for her new song Applause .

It will air on the huge screens in Times Square and she will meet and greet fans before giving her first interview since the single was released to talk about her eagerly-awaited album ARTPOP.

Let’s just hope she chooses something a little funkier and sexier to wear though!